The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation
The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation is a private foundation, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $311K. Net investment income was $159K.
The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation at a glance
In short: The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation gave $311K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $310,500
- -57.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -65.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,813
- +22.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,750
- Total assets
- $4,460,550
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Museum of the City of New York ($154K). Together the top 8 received $311K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 40 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 161% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $171K (2021) to $728K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $311K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of the City of New York New York, NY | General Fund | $154,000 |
| City Lore New York, NY | General Fund | $50,000 |
| The Morgan Library & Museum New York, NY | General Fundgeneral Fund | $43,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum Brooklyn, NY | General Fund | $26,500 |
| Wnet (American Masters) New York, NY | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | General Fundgeneral Fund | $5,000 |
| Photo Legacy Project New York, NY | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Fundgeneral Fund | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,460,550 | $152,637 | $404,931 | $310,500 | 8 | $310,500 | $158,627 | $192,539 |
| 2024 | $4,503,393 | $442,604 | $778,355 | $727,680 | 23 | $727,680 | $445,484 | $215,600 |
| 2023 | $4,745,095 | $278,250 | $42 | — | — | $31 | $108,991 | $215,488 |
| 2022 | $4,466,887 | $68,011 | $18,782 | — | — | $14,086 | $31,315 | $211,191 |
| 2021 | $4,325,055 | $712,399 | $248,593 | $170,790 | 9 | $228,516 | $692,322 | $193,052 |
| 2020 | $3,861,249 | $149,752 | $208,994 | $171,203 | 9 | — | $140,302 | $175,967 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $193K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation is led by Robert Gurbo, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Gurbo
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monique Ferrell
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
Victor Gurbo
Vice President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jose Fernandez (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Monique Ferrell (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation
How much does The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation give each year?
The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation gave $311K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $728K across 23 grants.
What is The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation's typical grant size?
The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,750, and its average grant was $38,813, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation give grants?
The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).
Does The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation's largest grantees?
The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Museum of the City of New York ($154,000), City Lore ($50,000) and The Morgan Library & Museum ($43,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation?
The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $311K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $193K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation's EIN?
The Andre & Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3136378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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